Benson Curtain Wall & Glass

A little more information on the Portland International Airport expansion. When ZGF Architects was working on the façade design, they wanted to develop a way to reduce direct sun by 20-30% from the exterior and 15-30% from the interior--all the while not obstructing the view from the expansive glass panels. A flowing style and uninterrupted views were achieved with the use of large extruded aluminum fins on the exterior--that also serve as primary structural supports--and an extruded aluminum sunshade on the interior to provide glare protection. The Benson team was installing a few of the fins on the day these photos were shot. When you compare the team members in the picture to the fins you can get a real sense of the sheer size and significance of the fins.

A few years back, the Benson Team posted about our work on the Expedia Headquarters in Seattle, WA. It was an amazing project with very technical work, a challenge we always get excited about. When it was completed in 2020, we thought that was the last we would see anything about it. But today, we see it being framed up in a post by National Glass Association (NGA) . Cheers to seeing a great project again!

The excitement around the Portland International Airport expansion seems to be in the news constantly. So many talented teams are making this project come to life, including our Portland based Glass Shop. The mass timber roof, expansive glass, and so many more features make this project the subject of article after article, so we thought we would share a few images from our perspective. Watch for a much more detailed post in the near future.

It is almost time for the International Mass Timber Show in Portland, OR. MiTek will be there with Our ONEWALL, Lateral Systems, SidePlate Connection Designs and a group of team members ready to talk about how MiTek can help with your #MassTimber project. See us in booth #227 March 26-28, 2024 in the Oregon Convention Center.

It is almost time for the International Mass Timber Show in Portland, OR. MiTek will be there with Our ONEWALL, Lateral Systems, SidePlate Connection Designs and a group of team members ready to talk about how MiTek can help with your #MassTimber project. See us in booth #227 March 26-28, 2024 in the Oregon Convention Center.

Two Manhattan West is now open. The final piece of Manhattan West--a mixed use project developed by Brookfield Properties and designed and planned by SKIDMORE OWINGS & MERRILL INC . Accompanying Manhattan West One and four other buildings, this project brings fullness to the neighborhood that was previously undeveloped. the Benson team was really proud to be part of the project. https://ow.ly/QOzS50QATqq